Le management (document en anglais)

IntroductionI. Around the word Management

1. Definition of management

2. Etymology of management

II. Management theories

1. Classical organizational theory school

2. Behavioral school

3.Recent developments in management theories

III. Management topics

1. Management objectives

2. Management functions

3. The essentiality of management in any organization

4.Management skills

IV. The role of a manager

1. Goals and responsibilities of all managers

2. Styles of managers

3. Difference between a good and a bad manager

V. The American ManagementAssociation

VI. Leadership vs. Management

Conclusion

Bibliography

Introduction

Managing is one of the most important human activities. People form social organizations to accomplish aims andobjectives they could not accomplish as individuals, managing is essential to ensure the coordination of individual efforts.

As society continuously relied on group efforts, the task of managers hasbeen increasing in importance and complexity. Managerial theory has become crucial in the way managers manage complex organizations.

Therefore, managers of contemporary organizations appreciate theimportant role they play in their respective organizations if they aim to achieve set goals. Secondly, there is need to promote excellence among all persons in organizations, especially among managersthemselves.

I. Around the word management

1. Definition

Management is the art, or science, of achieving goals through people. It characterizes the process of leading and directing all or partof an organization, often a business, through the deployment and manipulation of resources (human, financial, material, intellectual or intangible).

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